people are using it now. that is not an issue. it is less dangerous and less destructive than tobacco in terms of addictive qualities. but the point is, let the states decide. two have already done that for recreational use. 19 have done it for medical marijuana. the federal government should get rid of an absolutely unrealessic system that classifies it as being worse than meth or cocaine, and turn it from a cost to something that will help reduce the deficit. >> congressman, thank you very much for joining us today. >> my pleasure. >> there's no doubt we need additional revenue. coupled with smart spending reductions in order to bring down the deficit. >> the president saying, no doubt, new tax revenues are coming, and repeated calls for this hikes again today. that was also echoed by by senator harry reid who on another interview on sunday suggested that, yes, we are going to raise taxes on the rich. the precise quote from senator reid was, the rich must pay their share. so they want more taxes on top of the taxes that have alr